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China issues revised regulations on subsidies, benefits for military service members
BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- China's State Council and the Central Military Commission have jointly issued a set of newly...
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Taliban curbs on women’s rights spark mental health crisis: UN official
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 14 (APP): Three years of Taliban rule in Afghanistan has led to the striking erasure of women...
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Pakistan celebrates 77th Independence Day
Pakistan is marking its 77th Independence Day today with immense fervor and national pride. Across the country, streets were filled...
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Chinese vice premier calls for ensuring bumper harvest after flooding
CHANGCHUN, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong has called for efforts to minimize the damage to agricultural...
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Critics predict a short life for Pezeshkian’s cabinet
Even President Masoud Pezeshkian's supporters criticize his cabinet choice, knowing key ministers, including Foreign, Intelligence and Defense Ministers were selected...
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Pakistan urges boosting of Africa’s representation within UNSC to address historical injustice
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 13 (APP): : Pakistan has called for rectifying historical injustices by enhancing the representation of Africa within...
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Indian forces targeting youth to suppress plebiscite demand in IIOJK
Srinagar: The Indian armed and police establishment, enjoying unbridled powers under black laws, are openly targeting innocent youth in Indian...
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President Zardari mourns passing of mountaineer Murad Sadpara
ISLAMABAD, Aug 12 (APP):President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Pakistani mountaineer Murad Sadpara....
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Indonesia holds first cabinet meeting in planned new capital, Nusantara
JAKARTA, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo held his first cabinet meeting in his planned new capital, Nusantara,...
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Xi’s special representative congratulates France on successfully hosting Paris Olympic Games
PARIS, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's Special Representative and State Councilor Shen Yiqin attended on Sunday the...
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